CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO FUNCTION:
1. BASE / VEHICLE SYSTEM (OCCLUSIVES, CARRIERS OR DILUENTS)
• Petrolatum – intense occlusive, retains moisture by forming a barrier
• Aqua (Water)
• Glycerin – moisturizing base
• Propylene Glycol – wetting agent and solvent of the system
2. Emollients, Softeners, Liporepairers
(They provide lubrication, nutrition, and reduce transepidermal water loss)
• Isopropyl Myristate
• Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil)
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Almond Oil)
• Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (Sesame Oil)
• Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive Oil)
• Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Cocoa Butter)
• Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Castor Oil)
• Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean Oil)
• Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil (Safflower Oil)
• Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil (Wheat Germ Oil)
• Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba Oil)
3. STIMULATING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, FORTIFYING THE SCALP AND FIBER
(Associated with microcirculation, strengthening and an “energizing” effect)
• Piper Nigrum Seed Powder (Black Pepper) – topical stimulant
• Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Powder – rubefacient, activates circulation
• Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract – same purpose as extract
• Panax Ginseng Root Powder – hair follicle stimulant
• Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (Rosemary)
• Echinacea Purpurea Extract
• Arnica Montana Flower Extract
• Arnica Chamissonis Flower Extract
• Centella Asiatica Extract – healing, improves microcirculation
• Cola Acuminata Seed Extract (Cola Nut) – stimulant due to natural theobromine/caffeine
• Nasturtium Officinale Extract (Watercress sprout)
• Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract (Sage)
4. INGREDIENTS FOR HAIR REPAIR – PROTEINS AND MATRIX FACTORS
• Hydrolyzed Keratin – fragmented protein for cuticle binding
• Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids – amino acids derived from collagen
• Cocoyl Sarcosine – mild surfactant derived from amino acid
• Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans – water retention and structural support (cuticle)
• Wheat Germ Acid (nutritious fatty acids from wheat)
5. VITAMINS, ANTIOXIDANTS AND ESSENTIAL ACIDS
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
• Tocopheryl Acetate (stabilized Vitamin E)
• Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5 – moisturizing, fortifying)
• Linoleic Acid – essential fatty acid
• Linolenic Acid – omega fatty acid, barrier repair
• Sorbitol – humectant with stabilizing capacity
6. SKIN CONDITIONERS AND SENSORS
• Acetamide MEA – moisturizing surface conditioner
• Polyquaternium-?? (not present) but are considered similar:
• Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids (semi-conditioner)
• Dextrin – a light film-forming agent
• Octoxynol-9 – non-ionic surfactant/solubilizer
7. PRESERVATIVES AND ANTIBACTERIAL SYSTEM
• Phenoxyethanol
• Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative enhancer)
8. FRAGRANCE AND DECLARABLE ALLERGENS
• Parfum (Fragrance)
• Limonene
• Linalool
• Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (Lyral)